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Nike´s Zoom Kobe VI has already seen some interessting colorways since its first release. The latest one is this red and black variation, dubbed the “All Star”. As Bryant says, “The Kobe VI is a very character driven shoe with the alter ego of the Black Mamba prominently featured … we continue to evolve the technology to make it a performance based shoe, but aesthetically you haven’t seen a shoe pop like this before. It brings to life what drives me.” Now anyone who needs that Mamba snakeskin performance to match their black, red, and white outfits has the opportunity. This version gets the signature snakeskin overlay in a black base and red raised “islands” – which Nike says “increase or decrease in size throughout the shoe to protect against abrasion and increase durability exactly where needed.” The All Star theme is rounded out by the insole, which has artistically rendered stars, “LA 2011″ and “West.” See detailed pics after the jump.
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Hit the jump to find out everything you need to know about the performance specs.

Nike and Kobe Bryant today announced the debut of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, a performance basketball shoe inspired by Bryant’s on-court alter ego, the Black Mamba. The design draws cues from the fearsome snake and incorporates key performance elements in a low-profile shoe that weighs just 10.6 ounces in a men’s US size 9.
“The Kobe VI is a very character driven shoe with the alter ego of the Black Mamba prominently featured,” said Bryant. “We continue to evolve the technology to make it a performance based shoe, but aesthetically you haven’t seen a shoe pop like this before. It brings to life what drives me.”
Nike Performance Footwear Creative Director Eric Avar led a team of creatives who worked with Bryant to bring the Black Mamba to life in the Nike Zoom Kobe VI. The shoe’s upper features unique polyurethane “islands” that emulate a snake’s skin and increase or decrease in size throughout the shoe to protect against abrasion and increase durability exactly where needed. To add a lighthearted spin and play off the reptile’s deadly venom, “Venomenon” is inscribed on the front outsole.
“The Black Mamba to Kobe means being one of the deadliest predators on the planet,” Avar said. “That’s his approach to every game – he’s very calculating and he’s very quick.”
A customized fit
Bryant challenged designers to build a shoe with amazing fit. Nike responded with an innovative dual-layer memory foam sockliner that conforms to the foot for a one-of-a-kind custom fit. A Phylon injected midsole adds cushioning for a more anatomically correct fit, and Nike Zoom units in the heel and forefoot provide additional comfort on court.
To emphasize Bryant’s lethal on-court play, Nike’s team of designers built off the success of the Nike Zoom Kobe V shoe’s lightweight, low-cut profile. This year’s shoe features reduced midsole thickness to keep the foot closer to the ground for improved stability and better court feel. The shoe fulfills Bryant’s desire for a true low-top, similar to that of a running shoe or soccer boot, with a low collar design.
The basketball shoe also employs Nike’s innovative Flywire technology in a new, three-layer construction. Inside the shoe a layer of mesh lines the foot, followed by a layer of Flywire and topped off by another layer of breathable mesh with polyurethane islands for abrasion resistance. This unique construction is lighter, more breathable and more conformable to the foot than previous Flywire designs in the Kobe series.
To ensure excellent traction, the Nike Zoom Kobe VI has a solid rubber outsole with a Black Mamba inspired modified herringbone pattern. Certain China editions of the shoe include XDR, or Extra Durable Rubber, for sustained durability against the rough surfaces of outdoor basketball courts.
Blending science and art
The Nike Zoom Kobe VI emerged directly from conversations between Nike’s team and Bryant to ensure the shoe best suited his singular style of play.
“I always talk about good design being a balance between science and art, and one of the great things about working with Kobe is he always grounds every conversation in that concept, starting with the science,” said Avar.
The Nike Zoom Kobe VI launches in retail stores and online at nikestore.com on December 26, 2010. NIKEiD will launch an exclusive sneak preview of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI iD available to Facebook Fans on December 10 at facebook.com/nikeid. Customized versions will be available for sale on December 24 at NIKEiD.com.

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Nike Zoom KD III White/Team Orange ‘Home’ is a new version of the pair offered by Nike and it is very different from the earlier version. Instead of thunder blue this pair features a more interesting color scheme of team orange and white. The upper of this pair is dominantly covered with white and accents of orange can be seen on the border of the Swoosh as well as on the tongue border and the inner lining. The shade of DelSol is used very minimally and can be seen on the edge of the logo of Kevin Durant, the Flywire design and the tongue. All the colors look very nice on the white base and render a very fresh feel to the pair.
The upper of this pair is constructed with full-grain synthetic leather along with a flashing panel made up of lustrous micro-perforated leather. This color scheme will be a KD darling in the coming games. You can take a closer look at the pair on the internet. The detailed images of this pair are easily available on the internet. You can also get all the other information which is relevant to this pair. If you are looking for a perfect blend of fresh colors and high quality materials, then Nike Zoom KD III White/Team Orange ‘Home’ will be the best option for you. So just go and grab a pair for your collection and enjoy this new and amazing color combination until the latest releases and color schemes come your way.

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Here´s a closer look at the upcoming Nike Zoom Hyper Sky. The Flywire technologie will be the focal point for the Hyper Sky, which looks like a newer version of the Nike Hyperize. Featuring a visible Flywire panel, Zoom Air cushioning, and a synthetic carbon-fiber plate at the midfoot, the Nike Zoom Hyper Sky is a total package of Nike’s proven design and engineering in an upgraded silhouette. The Hyper Sky is expected to release in the Spring 2011 season, so take a look at these three new team-based colorways after the jump.
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Here´s a closer look at the upcoming Nike Zoom Hyper Sky. The Flywire technologie will be the focal point for the Hyper Sky, which looks like a newer version of the Nike Hyperize. Featuring a visible Flywire panel, Zoom Air cushioning, and a synthetic carbon-fiber plate at the midfoot, the Nike Zoom Hyper Sky is a total package of Nike’s proven design and engineering in an upgraded silhouette. The Hyper Sky is expected to release in the Spring 2011 season, so take a look at these three new team-based colorways after the jump.
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Last year’s Nike Zoom Kobe V “Chaos” matched the Joker’s outfit to a T in terms of the colors used. This year’s “Chaos” Kobe Nike release is different. The Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Chaos,” pictured here, consists primarily of a grey snakeskin shell across the upper. Purple accents can be seen by way of the Nike swoosh, ankle lining and tongue lining. Lastly, white covers the tongue and midsole, while red is seen on the Black Mamba logo that is found on the tongue and under the sole. Now that these shots have surfaced, expect these to reach retailers relatively soon. In the meanwhile, let us know if you like the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Chaos” or V “Chaos” better.

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